Top 10 alternative Christmas
holiday ideas
Our Alternative Christmas Holidays
Finland winter activity holiday & Northern Lights
Discover this Finnish winter activity wilderness week
Southern India small group holiday
Discover the two southern most states of India
Cuba Christmas & New Year tour
Rumba in Cuba = the ideal way to party in the festive season
Antarctic Peninsula Cruises
An inspiring wilderness & wildlife journey of a lifetime
Amalfi Coast walking holiday, Italy
Walk in lemon groves and hillside villages
Cuba cultural holiday
Immerse yourself in Cuban culture on this 8 day adventure
Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica cruise
The Ultimate Antarctica Experience!
Namibia and Botswana safari holiday
Namibia & Botswana lodge safari Caprivi Etosha Okavango
Classic Antarctica cruise & South Shetland Islands
Experience all that this remarkable area has to offer!
Morocco cultural tour
Come and see Morocco's kaleidoscope of colours
Costa Rica wildlife holiday
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
Botswana camping safaris
Botswana's premier game parks, Okavango Moremi Savuti Chobe
North Cyprus walking holiday
Varied walks amid rugged scenery and superb archaeology
Jordan holiday, a week in Jordan
A week to explore the spectacular sites and scenery of Jordan
Serengeti Trail, Kenya & Tanzania safari
Overland truck safari
Christmas or New Year 2020 in Lapland
Magical snow holiday in northern Lapland at reasonable cost
New year Northern Lights & wildlife holiday, Sweden
Winter glamping, wildlife, dogsledding and Northern Lights!
Petra and Wadi Rum by bike, Jordan
Cycling trip through stunning desert scenery
Namibia small group guided holiday and safari
A fabulous small group guided trip in Nambia
Southern Peru small group tour
Journey through south Peru, the heartland of the Inca Empire
Rajasthan holiday, Christmas time
A relaxing trip to Rajasthan with mixed activities
Zambia safari holiday, Xmas & New Year
Safari & Victoria Falls at Christmastime
Cuba cycling holiday
Cycle the quiet country roads of Cuba
Snowshoeing holiday in the Dolomites
Michelin recommended cuisine & inspiring walks
Alternative Christmas & New Year in yoga holiday in Egypt
Enjoy a wonderful yoga holiday by the Red Sea in Dahab
Burma small group tour
Mythical landscapes & ancient treasures of Burma
Golden Triangle small group holiday, India
India's 3 most popular destinations, Delhi, Agra & Jaipur
Galapagos Islands holiday
Home to many interesting species of endemic wildlife
Peru, Bolivia and Chile holiday
Action-packed short tour of Peru, Bolivia and Chile
1. Finland Winter Activity Holiday
Our top selling trip: Finland Winter Activity Holiday & Northern Lights
Read more: Finnish Lapland Travel Guide
2. Safaris in Namibia & Botswana
When granddad is snoring life can get boring, so bring on Botswana, because you know you want to. A three week overland expedition in southern Africa lets you experience the incredible natural highlights of Namibia and Botswana, with the chance to see Victoria Falls in Zambia, too. From Etosha National Park to the Okavango Delta, this is an amazing alternative to Christmas with the grandparents. Join a small group looking for an adventure rather than a comfy couch after the Queen’s speech.Our top selling trip: Namibia & Botswana Safari Holiday
Read more: Namibia & Botswana travel guide
3. Cultural highlights in Sri Lanka
Tailor make a two week tour of Sri Lanka during December and get ready to seek out spirituality and cultural traditions that are for life, not just for Christmas. Jeep safaris in Minneriya National Park and hikes up to the top of Sigiriya rock fortress are just a couple of the optional activities to get excited about in Sri Lanka with Buddhist temples and Hindu devales offering alternative perspectives of what you might have come to expect from this time of year.Our top selling trip: Sri Lanka Holiday, Tailor Made
Read more: Sri Lanka travel guide
4. Walking the Amalfi Coast in Italy
Our top selling trip: Amalfi Coast Walking Holiday, Italy
Read more: Amalfi Coast travel guide
5. Ancient sites in Jordan
Picture Petra lit by candles at night and it’s easy to see why a Christmas holiday in Jordan offers an excellent alternative to fairy lights set to strobe mode. A nine day small group tour of Jordan is an ideal means of exploring this remarkable country without the intense heat of summer. From Amman and Jerash to Wadi Rum and Aqaba, if you’re tired of ticking off seasonal traditions then why not opt for ancient architecture and Bedouin hospitality instead?Our top selling trip: Jordan Holiday, A Week in Jordan
Read more: Jordan travel guide
6. Island exploration, the Galapagos Islands
If you fancy an alternative to tinsel and huge turkeys at Christmas why not consider turtles and giant tortoises as you stay on the unique Galapagos Islands off Ecuador. A 10 day tour, as part of a small group, offers an incredible alternative to traditional trimmings. Spend time on San Cristobal, Floreana, Isabela and Santa Cruz to see marine iguanas, sea lions and blue footed boobies – vastly more entertaining than the cat mucking about inside the wrapping paper again.Our top selling trip: Galapagos Land Based Adventure Holiday
Read more: Galapagos Land Based Travel Guide
Our top Alternative Christmas Holiday
Finland winter activity holiday & Northern Lights
Discover this Finnish winter activity wilderness week
2021: 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 26 Dec
2022: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr
7. Game and gorillas in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda
Our top selling trip: Gorilla Safari & The Masai Mara
Read more: Masai Mara Travel Guide and Gorilla Safaris Travel Guide
8. North to South in Vietnam
Take off for 10 days in Vietnam and get ready for a Christmas feast of fun and food to really savour. From Hanoi and Halong Bay to Hue, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City, a small group tour of Vietnam is all you need to escape colder climes and embrace the warmth of Southeast Asia. An overnight train ride and an internal flight make travelling efficient, ideal for anyone looking for an amazing Christmas introduction to Vietnam.Our top selling trip: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh Holiday in Vietnam
Read more: Vietnam Small Group travel guide
9. Salsa dancing in Cuba
Swap Strictly Come Dancing specials for Salsa dancing classes in the streets of Santiago de Cuba, with Christmas Day on the beach much more memorable than after dinner snoozing on the settee. A two week Christmas in Cuba holiday is an amazing alternative to the festive season back home and provides an opportunity to learn Spanish as well as the rumba, merengue and cha cha cha – darling – in the company of professional dancers, and without the comments of Craig Revel Borewood.Our top selling trip: Cuba Salsa Dance Holiday
Read more: Cuba cultural holidays travel guide
10. Hiking and exploring in Bolivia and Peru
Why not skip stocking hanging in favour of soaking up the sights and culture of Bolivia and Peru, on a South American adventure from Lima to La Paz, as part of a small group. Traditional Christmas festivities will pale into insignificance as you hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with a few nights of basic camping along the way, while time spent in an Amazonian jungle lodge offers a serious alternative to the spare bed in the attic at Aunt Maud’s.Our top selling trip: Bolivia & Peru Tour
Read more: Bolivia & Peru travel guide